Northern Ireland's best scenic drives
Travel along the best driving routes in Northern Ireland.
A2 Portrush to Ballycastle
Geoff Hill, Telegraph Travel's Northern Ireland expert, describes the Antrim Coast Road as "one of the world's great drives, rides, walks or cycles". He recommends this western section, taking in Dunluce Castle and the Giant's Causeway, and stopping for an ice-cream at Maud's in Ballycastle.
Ballyrush to Cushendun
This eastern section of the Antrim Coast Road takes in the spectacular views over Murlough Bay (head off the main A2 onto Torr Road, before turning onto Murlough Road to the coast). Geoff Hill says that this route is doable by bus, but is "most enjoyable under your own steam".
Newtonabbey to Cushendall
Take the A2 coastal road, stopping at Glenarm Castle and the Londonderry Arms Hotel, which was once owned by Winston Churchill, before heading inland to explore the GlenariffForest, which is considered one of the mosr beautiful patches of green in the county.
The Dark Hedges, Ballymoney
Dark Hedges is a magnificent avenue of beech trees was planted in the 18th-century but has more recently become known as one of the filming locations in the television series Game of Thrones, in which they represent the King's Road.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/northern-ireland/articles/Northern-Irelands-best-scenic-drives/